It is with great regret the NCPF Executive Committee must report that Clive Moth has found it necessary to resign from his position as NCPF Secretary. The Committee wish to thank Clive for his service, and give thier best wishes for the future.

Due to the imminent NCPF AGM, it is a matter of the utmost urgency that the Secretary’s position is filled. Would anyone interested in taking this critical position contact Cliff Banks (President) or gerry@ncpf.org.uk

Several other positions are also currently vacant, most notably we also require a Portfolio Secretary.

The 5 Way Digital Interclub Competition between Blyth, Cambois, Cramlington, Wallsend and Whitley Bay, was held on Wednesday 11th February. This event was hosted by Cambois Camera Club and the judge was Lionel Bryan.

A report concerning the NCPF Club Championships 2015, including the results together with the successful images, plus a gallery of other high scoring images from the competition have now been added to the site and can be seen here

Once again Washington Camera Club hosted the Wear Area Battle on Friday 21st November. There was an audience of 75 with a total of eight clubs taking part and with each Club having representatives attending this Annual event. Every Visitor complimented Washington Club on their hospitality and buffet at the end of the Judging.

The PAGB have announced a national PDI competition to select the PAGB’s entry into the 26th FIAP Colour Print Biennial 2015.

The PAGB are hosting the FIAP Biennial in June this year. Each country’s entry into the FIAP Biennial will consist of ten photographs on a single cohesive theme. the theme for the PAGB’s entry will be “PEOPLE IN THIER ENVIRONMENT”

Entry is free for members of PAGB affiliated clubs. For more info click here